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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,835.66, 23,233.37 and 9,282.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,835.66, 23,233.37 and 9,282.26 is: 12,809.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,835.66 : 23,233.37 = 9,282.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,835.66/23,233.37 = 9,282.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,835.66x = 23,233.37 × 9,282.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,835.66x = 215,658,018.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,658,018.44/16,835.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,809.60

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